Karachi, December 6, 2025 – The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended the week on a positive note, recording a 0.48% gain from December 1 to 5. Market analysts attributed the upward trend to significant political and economic developments that improved investor confidence, particularly major military appointments finalized after constitutional amendments.
According to Topline Securities, the KSE-100 index advanced on a week-on-week (WoW) basis mainly due to the federal government’s approval of the summary confirming Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as both the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for a five-year term. Analysts noted that the decision removed long-standing uncertainty surrounding the dual-role appointment, helping stabilize investor sentiment.
Another major positive trigger for the market was the extension of Saudi Arabia’s $3 billion deposit with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for another year. The renewed financial support is expected to strengthen foreign exchange reserves and reinforce macroeconomic stability.
Additional economic updates during the week also influenced trading patterns. Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November 2025 registered at 6.15%, slightly lower than October’s 6.24%, indicating controlled inflationary pressure. Meanwhile, the country’s trade deficit for November stood at $2.86 billion, up 33% year-on-year, but down 12% month-on-month, reflecting moderated import growth.
Trading activity remained robust throughout the week, with the average daily traded volume hitting 680 million shares, while the average traded value reached PKR 40.2 billion, signaling strong market participation across sectors.